estados de cuenta electrónicos
/estados de kwenta eleɡtɾonikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'paperless statements' is translated into Spanish as estados de cuenta electrónicos.
This phrase refers to financial account summaries delivered electronically instead of on printed paper. While 'paperless' literally means 'sin papel', in a banking context, Spanish speakers use 'electrónicos' to describe the digital delivery of statements.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase estados de cuenta electrónicos literally translates to 'electronic account states' or 'electronic account statements'.
Did you know?
- The word cuenta is derived from the verb contar, which means both 'to count' and 'to tell a story' in Spanish.
- The root word cuenta is used in Spanish for both a bank account and a restaurant bill, whereas English uses two different words.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term estado de cuenta is used not just for banks, but also for utility bills like water and electricity.
Examples in context
- Por favor, me gustaría recibir los estados de cuenta electrónicos en lugar de los impresos en papel.Please, I would like to receive the paperless statements instead of the printed ones.
- ¿Podrías mandarme los estados de cuenta digitales? No necesito versiones impresas.Could you send me the digital statements? I don't need printed versions.
- Prefiero recibir estados de cuenta electrónicos.I prefer to receive electronic statements.
- ¿Cómo activo los estados de cuenta electrónicos?How do I activate electronic statements?
- Mis estados de cuenta electrónicos llegaron hoy.My electronic statements arrived today.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing their bank accounts.
- MaríaJavier, ¿ya usas los estados de cuenta electrónicos?Javier, do you already use paperless statements?
- JavierNo, todavía recibo el correo impreso.No, I still receive the printed mail.
- MaríaDeberías cambiarlos a estados de cuenta electrónicos.You should switch to paperless statements.
- JavierTienes razón, lo haré hoy mismo.You are right, I will do it today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
